SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 68 cm. the length is 4 cm more than its width. find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 1081300: the perimeter of a rectangle is 68 cm. the length is 4 cm more than its width. find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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2(4+30)=68cm
2(4+X+X)=68
8+4X=68
4X=60
X=15
2(19+15)=68cm
L=19cm,W=15cm

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the perimeter of a rectangle is 68 cm. the length is 4 cm more than its width. find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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